Underrepresented minorities struggle to break into leadership positions and advance careers in supply chain and operations

Black women and other underrepresented groups face systemic barriers to reaching executive roles in supply chain and operations management, where they remain significantly underrepresented. Current diversity initiatives and mentorship programs fail to create meaningful pathways to leadership, leaving talented professionals feeling like tokenistic additions rather than genuine leaders. Organizations lack structured programs to identify, develop, and promote diverse talent into decision-making positions.